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Information Please

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Rediscover the wit and wisdom of Information Please!—the classic American radio quiz show that captivated audiences from 1938 to 1951. Hosted by the brilliant Clifton Fadiman, a former literary editor, this iconic show brought together an esteemed panel of experts, including Oscar Levant, Franklin P. Adams, and John Kieran, each known for their intellect and humor. Listeners submitted questions in hopes of stumping the quick-witted panel, and with celebrity guests like Groucho Marx and Orson Welles, each episode delivered a unique blend of knowledge and laughter. From poetry and sports to musi...

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July 12, 1938: Broadway Wit and Tough Trivia with George S. Kaufman 12.07.2020 28:33

In this July 12, 1938, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman guides an exciting trivia session with a panel featuring returning experts John Kieran and Bernard Jaffe, along with special guests Quincy Howe, an authority on international affairs, and George S. Kaufman, celebrated Broadway playwright and wit. This lively panel is challenged by listeners’ questions on everything from Sha...

July 5, 1938: Musical Hits, Folklore, and Famous Quotes with Oscar Levant 05.07.2020 28:40

Join us for the July 5, 1938, episode of Information Please, where host Clifton Fadiman guides another round of brilliant trivia. This week, the panel features columnist Franklin P. Adams, sports writer John Kieran, editor Marcus Duffield, and special guest Oscar Levant, celebrated composer and wit. Together, they tackle a wide range of challenging questions from listeners, with topics covering ev...

June 28, 1938: A Night of Nursery Rhymes and Trivia with Carmel Snow 28.06.2020 29:55

Tune in to the June 28, 1938, episode of Information Please, where Clifton Fadiman moderates another captivating night of trivia. This week, the show welcomes its first female panelist, Carmel Snow, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar. She joins the regulars: Franklin P. Adams, sports expert John Kieran, and Herald Tribune editor Marcus Duffield. Together, they tackle questions sent in from across...

June 21, 1938: Literary Laughs and Brain Teasers with Clifton Fadiman 21.06.2020 25:16

Step into the world of highbrow humor and intellectual fun with this June 21, 1938, episode of Information Please. Hosted by the ever-charming Clifton Fadiman, this quiz show once again brings together a panel of experts ready to be stumped by listeners’ toughest questions. Tonight’s panel includes Franklin P. Adams, science teacher Bernard Jaffe, and special guest Howard Dietz, known for his work...